City in Otago

Current Local Time in Dunedin

Current local time and time zone in Dunedin, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

🌙 51°F now🕔 7:00 AM local📅 Best: January, February, March, April and November👥 135.000

Current local time in Dunedin

7:00 AM
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Time zonePacific/Auckland
UTC offsetUTC+12:00
UTC now7:00 PM
Sunrise7:26 AM
Sunset5:56 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise7:26 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Daylight10h 30m
Solar noon12:41 PM
Golden hour (am)7:26 AM - 8:26 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:56 PM - 5:56 PM
Blue hour (am)6:56 AM - 7:26 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 72%
Moonrise12:25 PM
Moonset4:45 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Dunedin

TypeCity
RegionOtago
CountryNew Zealand
ContinentOceania
Coordinates45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028)
Population135.000
Known forScottish heritage and wildlife peninsula
Local time7:00 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April and November
ClimateTemperate

Summary

Dunedin is a city in Otago. Dunedin is known for Scottish heritage and wildlife peninsula. It has a population of about 135.000.

Right now it is 51°F (11°C) in Dunedin with clear. It feels like 46°F. Today runs from 45°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 8%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.6/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Dunedin is January, February, March, April and November. The climate is temperate. June, July and October tend to be the least comfortable months. February is the warmest month with average highs near 65°F, while August is the coldest with lows near 37°F.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 104 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park and Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 63°F is 10.8°F above the 52°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Dunedin today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 45°52′43.7″S 170°30′10.1″E (-45.8788, 170.5028)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dunedin?

Dunedin is a city in Otago. Its coordinates are -45.8788, 170.5028. It lies in Oceania.

What is the weather like in Dunedin right now?

It is currently 51°F (11°C) with clear. Humidity is 66% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Dunedin?

January, February, March, April and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Dunedin, which has a temperate climate. June, July and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Dunedin in?

Dunedin observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 7:00 AM.

How many people live in Dunedin?

Dunedin has a population of approximately 135.000.

What is the nearest airport to Dunedin?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 104 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Dunedin?

Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, South Island, Fiordland National Park, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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